Adjudication will have more bite
Adjudicator decisions about construction contract issues will soon be enforceable, and the allowable period to appeal will be shorter.
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Resolving construction disputes
Resolving complex construction disputes, particularly considering the current trends, can be a challenge in terms of time and cost. We look at the best methods for resolution in New Zealand.
RMA reform in sight
Although it is too early to assess the three new pieces of legislation that will replace the Resource Management Act, there are key areas of focus emerging in the reform of our resource management system.
Legal bites
This digest of industry-related legal issues will bring you up to speed with some of what is happening in the industry.
Construction contracts adjudication
While it has been around for nearly 20 years, not everyone knows of or uses the adjudication process under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA). Here, we provide an Adjudication 101.
Court rules on debt recovery
The High Court recently turned down a construction company’s unusual move to attempt to recover debt.
Plan well for adjudication
The High Court has taken the rare step of interfering with an adjudication determination process. It is a reminder that carefully considering, drafting and planning dispute management can make all the difference.
Two-stage RMA reform
The government has initiated its long-signalled reforms to New Zealand’s resource management regime.
LBP Code of Ethics sets the standard
In Build 190 LBP Code of Ethics, an MBIE advisor explained the new behavioural and professional standards that will shortly come into force for LBPs. Here, lawyers examine the changes and what may occur in the event of a breach.
Be clear about the contract
Builders should consider the consequences of arguing about the existence and terms of a construction contract. As a recent case shows, it can be a costly experience.
